Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent (Deputy Director)
What you'd do
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations in the following locations: Aguadilla, PR San Angelo, TX Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Major duties
As a Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent (Deputy Director), you will participate with higher-level officials in administering, managing, and planning a branch's aviation programs and requirements and provides law enforcement leadership, management, and coordination of aviation branch activities and assets throughout the area of responsibility. This position starts at a salary of $175,345.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10). Typical duties may include: Participating with the Director of Air and Marine Operations and appropriate AMO leadership in the formulation and implementation of AMO's aviation policies and activities, discussing significant aviation and law enforcement operations and important new developments in the aviation law enforcement community and formulating plans, policies, and courses of action. Exercising broad management supervision, direction, and oversight of an AMO air branch, making major decisions on projects, policy, changes in program emphasis, and diversion of resources. Conducting long range planning to meet future objectives and determining the need for coordination of necessary organizational changes. Representing AMO in meetings with officials from other CBP components, DHS, and other federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to plan and coordinate joint enforcement efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and foreign enforcement officials. Assigning work; setting deadlines for completion of work; accepting, amending, or rejecting work; evaluating performance; identifying and resolving employee complaints; advising on other administrative matters; increasing efficiency and effectiveness of employees and equipment involved in aviation law enforcement operations and mentoring and guiding the professional development of employees. Salary above excludes COLA for Aguadilla, PR. Please see the following link for specific COLA Rates:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: 1. A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with the following ratings: airplane, single engine and multi-engine land and instrument; OR rotorcraft helicopter and instrument. Appropriate U.S. military ratings may be substituted. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable (e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate). 2. A current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for applicants who currently occupy Customs and Border Protection Air Interdiction Agent positions. For initial entry or re-entry into the occupation, a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for application purposes; however you MUST have a Class I by the time of your interview. 3. A documented log reflecting a minimum of 1500 hours total flight time, 75 hours instrument, 75 hours night, and 250 hours pilot-in-command. Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Planning and directing broad aviation enforcement operations of national or international scope Directing and implementing an agency-wide (or equivalent) aviation enforcement program Serving as an agency-level (or equivalent) technical expert on aviation enforcement issues Planning and conducting broad studies involving an in-depth analysis and evaluation of aviation enforcement issues; developing policies and alternative approaches to resolving complex aviation enforcement problems of national significance Representing the organization as a recognized authority in the aviation enforcement field in conferences, meetings, and presentations involving issues of considerable importance. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/25/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Polygraph Examination: The Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent (Deputy Director) position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination. Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package. Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Leadership Training: All newly appointed GS-15s are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 5 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed. Medical/physical: Successful candidates must meet the medical standards and physical requirements for the position. Any medical or psychiatric condition that could affect the ability of the individual to safely and efficiently perform the functions of the position may result in medical disqualification. Medical standards and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, vision, hearing, and lifting requirements. Determinations are made on a case-by case basis.
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